Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s in inland areas. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

Plaintiff attorneys want judge to fast-track litigation focused on impact of potential toxins on children from the massive wildfire.

An extreme heat watch has also been issued from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening for much of the Southern California region. Weather officials say the hot conditions will increase the risk of heat illness for everyone, especially vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly and those without air conditioning.

A heat wave is supposed to hit Southern California this week, coupled with gusty winds. LA officials say they're prepared for the increased fire risk. The greatest risk areas are in the San Fernando Valley.

The first set of lawsuits blaming Southern California Edison for the Eaton fire will go to trial in early 2027, setting the stage for a legal showdown over financial liability that could wipe out California’s wildfire fund.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a red flag warning at 1:16 p.m. on Monday valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. The warning is for Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains,